Most application delays come from documents, not decisions. Start this early — some steps (legalization, translation) take weeks.
The core document set
- Passport (valid well beyond your intended stay)
- Secondary school leaving certificate / prior degree
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of language proficiency (English and/or German)
- CV and motivation letter (program-dependent)
Legalization and translation
Documents issued outside Austria often need legalization (apostille or embassy authentication) and a certified translation into German or English.
Don't leave this to the last week
Apostille and certified translation can each take 1–3 weeks. Begin as soon as you have your shortlist.
Document checklist
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